Why did dysport make me sick?

Sorry to hear of your condition following Dysport injections. The symptoms are probably not related to the injections; it is probably coincidental. You would probably be safe using Dysport again or trying Botox.Good luck,

Injectable dysport should not make anyone feel sick. Sometimes people get a headache.  Its likely coinciedence and if you still feel sick please see your general physician.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Some patients experience mild headaches but none of the other symptoms you mention. You must have coincided with some compromise  of your immune system at that time that caused you to get sick. I understand that if you use botulinum toxin in the future should not happen again the same.

I have been injecting for years and have never heard of this
happening. The most common risk is
bruising from the needle stick.
Sometimes a minor headache and the small risk of temporary ptosis
(drooping of eyelid), which is injector dependent. I would see your primary care physician to
discuss your symptoms because they do not appear to be related to the dysport
injections.

Thanks for your question. This is a question that we
get asked often by our patients. The most common SIDE-EFFECTS of toxin
injections include: Swelling, Redness, and Bruising at the site of injection. Complications
are rare and only temporary, but may include paralysis of other nearby
muscles, temporary eyelid ptosis (dropping of eyelids, 2% risk, lasts 2-3
weeks), temporary brow ptosis (dropping of eyebrows, 2% risk, lasts 2-3 weeks),
cross-eyes, ectropion or edema of the lower eyelid, dry eyes, double vision,
transient headaches (10%), local numbness (lasting 2-3 weeks), flu-like
symptoms, rash at the injection site, pain at the injection site, infections,
and bruising (need to avoid blood thinning medications). Cold compresses
may be used immediately after treatment to reduce swelling only if needed. This
may be applied for 3 minutes, 3 times per day, for up to 3 days. This is best
done with a bag of peas in a zip lock bag. Only apply light pressure to the
area. Only take Tylenol if you get a headache or migraine.

Neurotoxin injections can leave injected areas a little tender at the placement sites but this is very minimal and short lived.  Three weeks with a migraine after injections with Dysport should be reported to the manufacturer as they have an obligation to investigate possible cause and association.  I have injected Botox, Dysport and Xeomin ever since they were released and never had this occur in any of my patients.